Hewlett Packard Enterprise APINH203 User Manual
Aruba 203H Hospitality Access Points
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CAUTION
Installation Guide
The Aruba 203H access points (APs) are high-performance flex-radio (software configuable as either single radio
dual-band or dual radio) wireless devices for hospitality and branch deployments. These access points use
Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology to provide secure wireless connectivity for both 2.4GHz
802.11 b/g/n and 5GHz 802.11 a/n/ac WiFi.
This device must be professionally installed and serviced by a trained ACMP or similar Aruba-certified
technician. Aruba access points are classified as radio transmission devices, and are subject to government
regulations of the host country. The network administrator(s) is/are responsible for ensuring that configuration
and operation of this equipment is in compliance with their country’s regulations. For complete list of
approved channels in your country, refer to the Aruba Downloadable Regulatory Table at
support.arubanetworks.com.
Package Contents
203H access point
Single gang wall-box mounting bracket
2x #6-32 machine screws
A security tool
A security tool is provided with every ten access points.
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton,
including the original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if
needed.
203H Hardware Overview
Figure 1 Front
LEDs
The 203H has three LEDs that indicate the system, radio and E1 port status of the device. These LEDs can be
configured via software into three separate modes:
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Normal mode (by default): See Table 1
Off mode: All LEDs off
Blink mode: All LEDs blink green (synchronized)
Table 1 203H LEDs Status in Normal Mode
LED Color/State Meaning
System Off Device powered off
Green- Blinking Device booting, not ready for use
Green- Solid Device ready for use, no restrictions
Green- Flashing Device ready for use, uplink negotiated in sub optimal speed
(<1Gbps)
Red- Solid System error condition
Radio Off Device powered off, or both radios disabled
Green- Solid Both radios enabled in access mode
Green- Blinking One radio enabled in access mode
Amber- Solid Both radios enabled in monitor mode
Amber- Blinking One radio enabled in monitor mode
Alternating One radio enabled in access mode, other in monitor mode
E1 Off Device powered off, port disabled, or no link established
Green- Solid Link established
Green- Blinking Activity
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Figure 2 Bottom
E1 Port
E0/PT Port
BLE Radio
PT Port
E0 Port
Console Port
Figure 3 Back
Ethernet Port
The 203H access point is equipped with two Ethernet ports (E0 and E1). The E0 is a 10/100/1000 Base-T autosensing MDI/MDX wired-network uplink connectivity port. It supports IEEE 802.3af Powerover Ethernet (PoE),
accepting 48V DC as a standard powered device (PD) from power sourcing equipment (PSE), including PoE
midspan injector or a PoE-sourcing network infrastructure.
The E1 is a 10/100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX wired-network downlink connectivity port, used to provide secure network connectivity to wired devices.
The E0/PT port can serve as an E0 uplink port and accepts 802.3af PoE power when the Pass-Through (PT) and E0 ports are physically bridged by an AP-CBL-Eth10 Ethernet cable (sold separately).
BLE Radio Port
The 203H is equipped with a BLE radio port compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) dongles. This BLE radio
port supports Aruba USB Beacons.
Console Port
The serial console port is a 4-pin connector covered by a dust cover. An optional serial adapter cable (AP-CBLSER) is sold separately to connect the device to a serial terminal or a laptop for direct local management.
Reset/LED Control Button
To reset the 203H access points to factory default settings, press and hold down the reset button using a small,
narrow object such as a paper clip for several seconds while the device is being powered on, or for more than 10
seconds during normal operation.
To turn off/on the LED display, press this button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip for less than 10
seconds during normal operation.
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Before You Begin
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non-US
model controllers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or
intentional violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may
be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).
EU Statement:
Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please refer to the ArubaOS User Guide/
Aruba Instant User Guide for details on restrictions.
Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous
referrer au ArubaOS User Guide/Aruba Instant User Guide pour les details des restrictions.
Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Informationen bezlüglich
Einschränkungen finden Sie im ArubaOS User Guide/Aruba Instant User Guide.
Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento alla ArubaOS User Guide/
Aruba Instant User Guide per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
The instructions for this section are applicable to the 360 Series access points running ArubaOS only.
After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate products and their placement have been determined, the
Aruba controller(s) must be installed and initial setup performed before the Aruba access points are deployed.
For initial setup of the controller, refer to the Quick Start Guide for the software version installed on your
controller.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your 203H access points, ensure that you have the following:
Pre-installed wall box
Cat5E or better UTP cable with network access installed in the wall box
One of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source.
For AP-203H running ArubaOS only:
Aruba Controller provisioned on the network:
Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
One of the following network services:
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an “A” record
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Aruba Networks, Inc., in compliance with governmental requirements, has designed the 203H access points so
that only authorized network administrators can change the settings. For more information about access point
configuration, refer to the Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS User Guide/Aruba Instant User Guide.
Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
The instructions for this section are applicable to the 360 Series access points running ArubaOS only.
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Before installing access points in a network environment, make sure that they are able to locate and connect to
the controller after power on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
When connected to the network, each access point is assigned a valid IP address
Access points are able to locate the controller
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on locating and connecting to the controller.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba’s RF Plan software application to determine the proper
installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area
and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/
interference sources will impact RF propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning phase
and adjusted for in RF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers, Reflectors and Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation
phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an access point to
its fixed location. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance include:
Cement and brick
Objects that contain water
Metal
Microwave ovens
Wireless phones and headsets
Installing the Access Point
Service to all Aruba Networks products should be performed by an AMCP certified technician or similar.
The 203H access point is designed to mount into a variety of electrical gang boxes.
1. Remove the existing data wall plate (if applicable).
2. Remove any existing RJ45 connectors (typically snap-in) or cut/remove the UTP cable.
3. Use a short Ethernet cable (sold separately) to connect the E0 port to an RJ45 connector, or crimp an RJ45
plug (not supplied) on the cable and insert into the E0 port.
4. Depending on the types of your wall boxes, you can choose different holes from the mounting bracket to
attach the bracket onto the wall box (see Figure 4 and Figure 5). The applicable standards for the wall boxes
are:
IEC 60670-1, GB17466, BS4662 and DIN49073 for Worldwide
ANSI/NEMA OS 1 and OS 2 for US
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